Qa/qc inspector (electrical & instrument)
contract type: initial 2-year contract
location: qingdao, china (site-based)
key responsibilities:
- inspect loop checking, wiring continuity, color coding, and start up.
- review mrb and fat reports for all electrical & instrumentation (e&i) equipment.
- conduct ex equipment inspection against certificates, project specifications, and drawings; check glanding and termination and confirm the equipment is suitable for the location/area zone classification.
- implement safety principles as required by the business, and proactively participate in all safety matters affecting the construction of the project.
- coordinate inspection and test requirements on behalf of the client.
- implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- ensure that all documentation generated by inspections, tests, surveillance, and surveys meets the requirements of the project quality plan, itps, and project requirements.
- complete relevant forms and prepare reports on inspections and tests for inclusion in inspection records.
- communicate effectively with contractors, third parties, and end users.
- ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated with available records.
- review quality documentation, method statements, work procedures, inspection and test plans, and inspection and test records.
- identify problems and non-conformances, assist in proposing corrective and preventive actions.
- witness and monitor technical inspections during site and factory acceptance tests as required.
- liaise with other field supervisors and contractors to plan and perform sats and e&i tests.
- implement qc activities for electrical and instrumentation works onsite.
- review inspection & test plans, checklists, and rfis; conduct material receiving inspections and verify installation against hook-up drawings.
- assist senior quality engineer in reviewing routine test reports, quality/vendor documentation, and equipment conformity.
- monitor contractors' e&i site activities including substation grounding system installation and material-receiving according to quality procedures.
- ensure all activities meet project requirements and reports are prepared and included in documentation packages.
- witness site and laboratory tests related to electrical and instrumentation activities.
- monitor materials and equipment to ensure they meet specifications.
- conduct inspections on receiving e&i equipment as per itps and check delivery documents.
- reject materials not meeting specification or lacking authentic certification.
- follow-up on corrective actions for non-conformances.
- monitor trends of non-compliance and provide performance feedback.
- initiate surveillance/ncrs for approval.
- review mechanical completion (mc) dossiers and ensure all itrs are valid, signed off, and approved.
qualifications:
- minimum higher national diploma (hnd) or diploma in electrical/electronic/instrumentation engineering.
- higher educational qualification (e.g., bsc in electrical/instrumentation) is an advantage.
- compex or iecex certification required.
- iso 9001:2015 internal/lead auditor qualification is an advantage.
experience required:
- at least 10 years' experience in quality control, inspection, or testing of electrical, telecommunication, or instrumentation systems within the oil and gas industry, with a minimum of 5 years offshore project experience.
- strong working knowledge of qc and various testing requirements related to installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation equipment and hvac in oil/gas offshore projects.
- familiarity with international industry codes and standards for intrinsically safe and electrical systems for instrumentation such as isa, ansi, ieee, iec, nema, nfpa, and ul.
- knowledge of electrical installations including materials, methods, specifications, and hazardous location identification as applicable for oil and gas.
- demonstrated knowledge of international codes and standards related to packaged units instrumentation (dcs, scada, rtu, esd).
- experience with inspection of cathodic protection equipment and knowledge of nace or equivalent corrosion standards.
- understanding of iso-9001:2015 quality system requirements.
- knowledge of regulations governing electrical, telecommunication, or instrumentation in hazardous areas (e.g., atex, iecex, nec).
- experience in calibration of instruments (control valves, pressure and temperature transmitters, etc.).